Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Tourist Information Points now open for summer
The Tourist Information Points on the San Javier beachfronts are open from this June 19 until September 14 The San Javier Department of Tourism is reopening the Tourist Information Points on the beaches of the Playa de Barnuevo, Santiago de la Ribera and Playa Mistral, in La Manga del Mar Menor for the summer season to be able to “bring its services closer to the public”.   San Javier’s Councillor for Tourism and Beaches, Estí..

In pictures: Thousands flock to San Javier's legendary International Air Festival
Some of the best pilots in the world put on a spectacular display of aerial acrobatics in San Javier The Mar Menor's waters reflected a kaleidoscope of aircraft over the weekend as the San Javier International Air Festival transformed the Costa Cálida into Spain's aviation capital. More than 30 aircraft from six nations painted the Mediterranean sky in what Spanish Air Force and Space Force officials called "an unprecedented air display..

New free car park opens in Santiago de la Ribera
San Javier Town Council has already opened 174 parking spaces, with more on the way The San Javier Town Council has just opened a new free car park in Santiago de la Ribera with 174 spaces. Located on Calle Coronel López Peña, this much-needed parking lot will be joined by an additional 253 spaces in the near future. It was all made possible thanks to the Ministry of Defence, who agreed to move back the wall of the General Air Academy. This..

Registration now open for the Vuelta Mar Menor Walking Tour this September
Sign up now for the Vuelta Mar Menor, one of the most popular sporting events of the summer in San Javier The Vuelta al Mar Menor is back for another edition this September 6 and 7. Registration is now open for the XXIII Walking Tour of the Mar Menor, without doubt one of the most eagerly anticipated sporting events of the summer.   This scenic two-day adventure takes walkers on a 60-kilometre circular route around the stunning Mar..

Mar Menor ferry service resumes this weekend
The service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Good news for anyone heading to the Mar Menor, as the weekend ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga is back in action.   The service officially resumes on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, offering a scenic and convenient way to travel across the waters of the Mar Menor. The ferry departs from the jetty at Playa Barnuevo in Santiago de..

A huge variety of courses at the San Javier time bank 2024-25
From Macrame to Spanish for foreigners, from yoga to ballroom dancing, broaden your horizons at the Banco del Tiempo in San Javier! The ever-popular “time bank” returns to the municipality of San Javier in November for its 20th season, an initiative in which members of the community offer their time and expertise to give a number of courses to anyone interested in taking up a hobby or widening their knowledge in a huge range of carrying fields..

May 1 Registration open for Mar Menor Aidemarcha 2025 night race
The exciting charity event, organised by the San Javier Sports Department, will take place on Saturday July 5 Get ready for the most anticipated night race of the summer in the Mar Menor. Registration for Aidemarcha 2025 opens on May 1, with 3,000 spots available for participants in this exciting charity event, taking place Saturday July 5.   The race, organised by the San Javier Sports Department in collaboration with Aidemar, will..

July 11-12 La Laguna Sound Festival in San Javier
The very best of indie pop is coming to San Javier this summer The Laguna Sound Festival is coming to San Javier this July 11 and 12, bringing the very best of indie pop to the Mar Menor for one incredible weekend.   The festival will take centre stage at the town’s fairgrounds, featuring a line-up headed by Nil Moliner, Miss Caffeina and Pignoise. Over two days of concerts, indie fans can enjoy performances by bands such as Malm..